Shara Magomedov vs Bruno Silva – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Shara “Bullet” Magomedov will take on Bruno “Blindado” Silva in the Middleweight Bout. You can view the full UFC 294 card.

Magomedov brings a unique fighting stance with an — reach. In contrast, Silva, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 0% striking accuracy, Magomedov has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 0 per minute. On the other hand, Silva boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.45 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Shara Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Shara Magomedov is coming in with a 11-0-0 record. Magomedov will be fighting for the first time since a via against at in November.

Silva, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Brendan Allen on November 17, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria and holds a 23-9-0 record.

Shara Magomedov has a fighting stance with an — reach. The 35-year-old Bruno Silva is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Shara Magomedov stats

→ Magomedov’s striking accuracy is 0%.
→ Magomedov lands 0 significant strikes per minute.
→ Magomedov’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Magomedov’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Magomedov’s takedown defense is 0%.

Magomedov comes in with 0% striking accuracy, typically landing about 0 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Silva fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 4.45 significant strikes per minute. Shara Magomedov also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Silva’s 0.56 takedowns and 73% takedown accuracy.

Bruno Silva stats

→ Silva’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Silva lands 4.45 significant strikes per minute.
→ Silva’s takedown accuracy is 18%.
→ Silva’s takedown average is 0.56 per 15 minutes.
→ Silva’s takedown defense is 73%.

Bruno spent, on average, 7:40 minutes in the Octagon, and Shara has an average fight time of minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Shara or Bruno? Sound off in the comments.

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